Literary Devices

Front

Simile definition:

Back

Comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

Alliteration is a literary device where several words with the same initial consonant sound are close together.

Back

It is a literary device in which a number of words, having the same first consonant sound, occur close together in a series.

Front

Metaphor: A figure of speech making an implicit comparison between unrelated things.

Back

It is a figure of speech that makes an implicit, implied, or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated.

Front

Repetition is a literary device that repeats words or phrases to clarify and enhance memorability.

Back

It is a literary device that repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable.

Front

A word that imitates natural sounds, e.g., BUZZ, POP:

Back

Onomatopoeia

Front

'Her eyes were sparkling diamonds' is an example of:

Back

metaphor

Front

'You are like a ray of sunshine!' is an example of:

Back

simile

Front

Silly Sally swam so smoothly is an example of:

Back

alliteration

Front

"Woof, woof" barked my dog as he jumped on the table and fell is an example of:

Back

onomatopoeia